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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 628.86 and 357.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 628.86 and 357.67 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 628.86 = 357.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/628.86 = 357.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 628.86 × 357.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 224,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,924.36/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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